Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Chimecho's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Can emit waves of air powerful enough to knock out prey taller than itself. I hypothesize that it amplifies the faint sound of wind within its body.
Chimecho Weakness
Type-wise, Chimecho takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Chimecho can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x78-92% Dark Pulse 2x81-96% U-turn 2x45-53% Bite 2x59-70% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x88-104%KO Throat Chop 2x83-98% Dark Pulse 2x57-68% Leech Life 2x55-65% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x100-118%KO Crunch 2x85-100%KO Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x49-59% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x75-88% Dark Pulse 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x44-52% Steamroller 2x41-48% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x44-52% Shadow Ball 2x29-35% U-turn 2x31-37% Feint Attack 2x41-48% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure can KO Chimecho with Shadow Ball (88-104%). Hydreigon's Dark Pulse hits Chimecho for 79-93%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO Flamethrower49-58% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor64-75% Dark Pulse 2x79-93% U Turn 2x32-38% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-31% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x103-121%KO Ice Shard32-38% Pursuit 2x64-75% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Evolved from Chingling. Chimecho is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+40 over Chingling), and Chimecho peaks at 455 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Chimecho to get Chingling eggs easily using 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Cosmic Power, Curse, Disable and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Chimecho Best Moveset
The Sash lets Chimecho ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Levitate squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Chimecho best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball
- Perish Song
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Cosmic Power and Curse give Chimecho options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Synchronoise and Future Sight. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Chimecho in Sun & Moon
Chimecho can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Chingling from Diamond, Platinum, or HeartGold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Chimecho Guide
In Sun & Moon, Levitate changes the entire equation for Chimecho. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Dazzling Gleam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Chimecho's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Levitate is what you want on Chimecho. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Chimecho is leaning toward the special side (base 95 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Chimecho: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Chimecho spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves